HB354 (2025) Compare Changes


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1 New Subparagraph; Department of Education; Rulemaking. Amend RSA 21-N:9, I(s) by inserting after subparagraph (4) the following new subparagraph:

(5) A candidate for a career and technical (CTE) specialty area license under RSA 188-E may substitute the following in lieu of a nationally recognized test of academic proficiency or a comparable out-of-state test as determined by the state board of education:

(A) Three years of professional paid full-time experience in the area for which the license is sought; and

(B) A current industry-recognized credential approved by the department in a published list of acceptable credentials appropriate to the CTE area in which a license is sought.

2 Effective Date. This act shall take effect 60 days after its passage.

Changed Version

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1 New Subparagraph; Department of Education; Rulemaking. Amend RSA 21-N:9, I(s) by inserting after subparagraph (4) the following new subparagraph:

(5) A candidate for a career and technical (CTE) specialty area license under RSA 188-E may substitute the following in lieu of a nationally recognized test of academic proficiency or a comparable out-of-state test as determined by the state board of education:

(A) Three years of professional paid full-time experience in the area for which the license is sought; and

(B) A current industry-recognized credential approved by the department in a published list of acceptable credentials appropriate to the CTE area in which a license is sought.

2 Effective Date. This act shall take effect 60 days after its passage.